Environmental Groups in ABC order
(including a summary of their 3 main intentions)

or see these groups in order of member support and with more details

Environmental & Climate Groups
most active in the U.S.

350.org
350.org

  • Intention:
    • End the use of fossil fuels globally.
    • Transition to renewable energy sources.
    • Build a grassroots movement to address the climate crisis.

Action for the Climate Emergency
acespace.org

  • Intention:
    • Educate youth on climate science and solutions.
    • Empower youth to take climate action.
    • Promote equitable solutions to the climate crisis, and advocate climate policies.

Alliance of Nurses for
Healthy Environments
envirn.org

  • Intention:
    • Educate and lead the nursing profession in environmental health.
    • Advance research and incorporate evidence-based practice.
    • Influence policy to promote healthy environments.

American Bird Conservancy
abcbirds.org

  • Intention:
    • Conserve wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas.
    • Achieve measurable results through partnerships and science-based strategies.
    • Address the greatest threats facing bird populations today.

American Council for
an Energy-Efficient Economy
aceee.org

  • Intention:
    • Advance energy efficiency policies and technologies.
    • Promote sustainable economic development.
    • Reduce environmental impacts through energy efficiency.

American Farmland Trust
farmland.org

  • Intention:
    • Protect farmland and promote sustainable agricultural practices.
    • Advocate for policies supporting farmers and local food systems.
    • Engage communities to conserve farmland for future generations.

American Forests
americanforests.org

  • Intention:
    • Restore and protect urban and rural forests.
    • Advance forest policy solutions for climate and communities.
    • Promote forest health through science and partnerships.

American Rivers
americanrivers.org

  • Intention:
    • Protect wild rivers and restore damaged ones.
    • Conserve clean water for people and nature.
    • Advocate for sustainable river management policies.

Animal Legal Defense Fund
aldf.org

  • Intention:
    • Protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system.
    • Advocate for stronger enforcement of anti-cruelty laws.
    • Support animal protection legislation.

Bioneers
bioneers.org

  • Intention:
    • Highlight innovative solutions for environmental and social challenges.
    • Promote cross-disciplinary collaboration for systemic change.
    • Inspire action through storytelling and events.

BlueGreen Alliance
bluegreenalliance.org

  • Intention:
    • Unite labor unions and environmental organizations for a clean economy.
    • Advocate for good jobs and environmental sustainability.
    • Promote policies addressing climate change and economic inequality.

Buffalo Field Campaign
buffalofieldcampaign.org

  • Intention:
    • Protect America's last wild buffalo populations.
    • Advocate for habitat preservation and restoration.
    • Promote awareness of buffalo conservation issues.

Carbon180
carbon180.org

  • Intention:
    • Advance equitable, science-based carbon removal policies.
    • Promote innovation in carbon removal technologies.
    • Facilitate global collaboration for carbon-negative solutions.

Cascadia Wildlands
cascwild.org

  • Intention:
    • Defend and restore wild ecosystems in the Cascadia bioregion.
    • Promote sustainable forestry and land management practices.
    • Engage communities in conservation advocacy.

Center for Environmental Health
ceh.org

  • Intention:
    • Protect the public from toxic chemicals in air, water, and consumer products.
    • Promote business practices that are safe for human health and the environment.
    • Advocate for policies that reduce exposure to harmful chemicals.

Center for Food Safety
centerforfoodsafety.org

  • Intention:
    • Promote sustainable and organic agricultural practices.
    • Protect public health from harmful food production technologies.
    • Advocate for policies that ensure a safe and healthy food system.

Ceres Policy Network
ceres.org

  • Intention:
    • Mobilize investors and companies for sustainable practices.
    • Address climate change and water scarcity issues.
    • Promote equitable and sustainable economic growth.

Citizens' Climate Lobby
citizensclimatelobby.org

  • Intention:
    • Empower citizens to build political will for climate solutions.
    • Advocate for carbon pricing and climate legislation.
    • Promote bipartisan support for sustainable energy policies.

Clean Water Action
cleanwateraction.org

  • Intention:
    • Protect water resources from pollution and overuse.
    • Promote health and environmental justice.
    • Empower communities to advocate for clean water policies.

Climate and Energy Solutions
c2es.org

  • Intention:
    • Promote policies for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.
    • Enhance climate resilience in communities and businesses.
    • Facilitate international climate cooperation.

Climate Central
climatecentral.org

  • Intention:
    • Conduct research on climate science and impacts.
    • Inform the public and policymakers on climate change issues.
    • Promote actionable solutions to address climate change.

Climate Defiance
climatedefiance.org

  • Intention:
    • Stop the expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure.
    • Mobilize mass participation in direct climate action.
    • Pressure policymakers to enact comprehensive climate policies.

Climate for Health
climateforhealth.org

  • Intention:
    • Mobilize health professionals to engage in climate action.
    • Provide resources and training to integrate climate solutions into health practices.
    • Advocate for equitable climate policies that protect public health.

Climate Health Equity Toolkit
climatehealthequitytoolkit.org

  • Intention:
    • Facilitate learning and collaboration among funders on climate, health, and equity issues.
    • Provide resources to guide philanthropic investments addressing climate-related health inequities.
    • Support communities disproportionately impacted by climate change through strategic funding.

Climate Justice Alliance
climatejusticealliance.org

  • Intention:
    • Build a just transition towards sustainable economies.
    • Empower frontline communities against environmental injustices.
    • Promote community-led solutions to climate change.

Climate Reality Project
climaterealityproject.org

  • Intention:
    • Catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis.
    • Mobilize citizens and leaders to take urgent action.
    • Promote renewable energy and sustainable practices.

Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund
celdf.org

  • Intention:
    • Assist communities in establishing rights to protect local environments.
    • Challenge corporate threats to community rights and ecosystems.
    • Promote legal frameworks recognizing the rights of nature.

Conservation Fund
conservationfund.org

  • Intention:
    • Protect America's land and water resources through conservation.
    • Integrate economic and environmental objectives for sustainable development.
    • Collaborate with partners to achieve tangible conservation results.

Defenders of Wildlife
defenders.org

  • Intention:
    • Protect imperiled species and their habitats.
    • Advocate for conservation policies and laws.
    • Promote coexistence between people and wildlife.

Ducks Unlimited
ducks.org

  • Intention:
    • Protect and restore wetlands and waterfowl habitats.
    • Promote sustainable waterfowl populations.
    • Engage communities in conservation efforts.

Earthjustice
earthjustice.org

  • Intention:
    • Use legal action to protect the environment.
    • Advocate for clean energy and combat climate change.
    • Defend the rights of people to a healthy environment.

Earthworks
earthworks.org

  • Intention:
    • Protect communities and the environment from the adverse impacts of mineral and energy development.
    • Promote sustainable solutions and corporate accountability.
    • Advocate for policy reforms and responsible resource extraction.

EcoAmerica
ecoamerica.org

  • Intention:
    • Engage trusted national leaders to inspire climate action.
    • Provide comprehensive resources and training to support climate leadership.
    • Conduct and share research to enhance climate communication and advocacy.

Ecojustice
ecojustice.ca

  • Intention:
    • Use the power of law to defend nature.
    • Protect communities and combat climate change.
    • Ensure environmental laws are properly enforced.

Ecological Society of America
esa.org

  • Intention:
    • Promote ecological science to inform environmental policy.
    • Support education and professional development for ecologists.
    • Advance research on ecological systems and conservation.

Ecosystem Restoration Communities
ecosystemrestorationcommunities.org

  • Intention:
    • Mobilize global communities for ecosystem restoration projects.
    • Provide education and resources for restoration efforts.
    • Foster collaboration to scale restoration impact.

Ecotrust Canada
ecotrust.ca

  • Intention:
    • Promote climate resilience for communities and nature.
    • Support Indigenous-led housing and homeland governance.
    • Revitalize coastal economies through local fisheries management.

Endangered Species Coalition
endangered.org

  • Intention:
    • Prevent human-caused extinction of at-risk species.
    • Protect and restore natural habitats.
    • Advocate for strong wildlife conservation policies.

Environment America
environmentamerica.org

  • Intention:
    • Advocate for clean air, clean water, and open spaces.
    • Promote renewable energy and combat climate change.
    • Protect wildlife and natural landscapes.

Environmental & Energy Study Institute
eesi.org

  • Intention:
    • Advance innovative policy solutions for a sustainable future.
    • Promote energy efficiency and renewable energy.
    • Address climate change and environmental protection.

Environmental Council of the States
ecos.org

  • Intention:
    • Improve the capability of state environmental agencies.
    • Articulate state positions to Congress and federal agencies.
    • Facilitate coordination among states on environmental issues.

Environmental Defence Canada
environmentaldefence.ca

  • Intention:
    • Protect Canada's environment and human health.
    • Advocate for clean energy and climate action.
    • Promote sustainable communities and environmental justice.

Environmental Defense Fund
edf.org

  • Intention:
    • Stabilize the climate by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
    • Strengthen the ability of people and nature to thrive.
    • Support public health by reducing pollution and promoting sustainability.

Environmental Law Institute
eli.org

  • Intention:
    • Advance environmental protection by improving law and governance worldwide.
    • Provide non-partisan research and education on environmental issues.
    • Foster innovative solutions to environmental challenges.

Environmental Working Group
ewg.org

  • Intention:
    • Empower consumers with information on environmental health.
    • Advocate for policies protecting public health and the environment.
    • Conduct research on toxic chemicals and corporate accountability.

Food and Water Watch
foodandwaterwatch.org

  • Intention:
    • Advocate for safe, accessible food and clean water for all.
    • Challenge corporate control of public resources.
    • Mobilize communities for environmental justice and sustainability.

Green America
greenamerica.org

  • Intention:
    • Promote ethical consumerism and sustainable business practices.
    • Advocate for social justice and environmental health.
    • Mobilize consumers for corporate responsibility.

Green Party of Canada
greenparty.ca

  • Intention:
    • Promote environmental protection and combat climate change.
    • Advocate for social justice and equity.
    • Support sustainable economic development.

Green Party of the United States
gp.org

  • Intention:
    • Promote environmentalism and social justice through political action.
    • Advocate for nonviolence and grassroots democracy.
    • Challenge corporate influence in politics.

Institute for Local Self-Reliance
ilsr.org

  • Intention:
    • Empower communities to achieve self-reliance and local economic prosperity.
    • Advocate for sustainable energy, equitable broadband, and local economies.
    • Challenge corporate monopolies to foster community-based solutions.

Institute for Policy Studies
ips-dc.org

  • Intention:
    • Advance peace, justice, and the environment through research and advocacy.
    • Promote progressive policies addressing inequality and climate change.
    • Support social movements for transformative change.

Insure Our Future
insure-our-future.com

  • Intention:
    • Stop insurers from underwriting new fossil fuel projects.
    • Encourage divestment from coal, oil, and gas companies.
    • Promote investment in a clean energy economy.

Interfaith Power & Light
interfaithpowerandlight.org

  • Intention:
    • Inspire faith communities to address climate change.
    • Advocate for equitable and sustainable energy policies.
    • Promote environmental justice and stewardship.

Land Institute
landinstitute.org

  • Intention:
    • Develop and promote perennial grain crops.
    • Advance sustainable agricultural practices.
    • Reduce agriculture's environmental impact.

Land Stewardship Project
landstewardshipproject.org

  • Intention:
    • Promote sustainable agriculture and land stewardship.
    • Support diversified, profitable family-sized farms.
    • Organize communities for positive change and hold corporations and government accountable.

Land Trust Alliance
landtrustalliance.org

  • Intention:
    • Strengthen the work of land trusts across America.
    • Protect natural areas and wildlife habitats through partnerships.
    • Promote land conservation for community and environmental benefits.

Last Generation Canada
lastgenerationcanada.ca

  • Intention:
    • Establish a national emergency management agency with 50,000 full-time firefighters.
    • Support a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to phase out fossil fuels by 2030.
    • Implement legally binding citizens' assemblies to address the climate crisis.

League of Conservation Voters
lcv.org

  • Intention:
    • Build political power for people and the planet.
    • Influence policy and hold politicians accountable.
    • Win elections to create safe, healthy communities.

Make Polluters Pay
makepolluterspay.net

  • Intention:
    • Build public support for climate litigation against major polluters.
    • Advocate for policies that make polluters financially responsible for environmental damage.
    • Promote environmental justice and corporate accountability.

Marine Mammal Center
marinemammalcenter.org

  • Intention:
    • Rescue and rehabilitate marine mammals in distress.
    • Conduct scientific research to advance marine mammal health.
    • Educate the public about marine conservation.

Moms Across America
momsacrossamerica.com

  • Intention:
    • Educate the public on the health risks of GMOs and pesticides.
    • Promote organic and non-GMO food choices.
    • Advocate for policies that protect public health and the environment.

Moms Clean Air Force
momscleanairforce.org

  • Intention:
    • Protect children's health from air pollution.
    • Advocate for strong air quality and climate policies.
    • Engage and empower communities for environmental justice.

National Association of Environmental Professionals
naep.org

  • Intention:
    • Advance the practice of environmental professionals.
    • Provide professional development and networking opportunities.
    • Promote ethical standards in environmental management.

National Audubon Society
audubon.org

  • Intention:
    • Protect birds and the places they need.
    • Advocate for bird-friendly policies and practices.
    • Engage citizens in bird conservation efforts.

National Environmental Education Foundation
neefusa.org

  • Intention:
    • Make the environment accessible and relevant to daily life.
    • Cultivate an environmentally conscious and responsible public.
    • Advance lifelong environmental learning and stewardship.

National Forest Foundation
nationalforests.org

  • Intention:
    • Engage Americans in promoting the health of national forests.
    • Restore ecosystems and enhance wildlife habitats.
    • Encourage sustainable recreation and community involvement.

National Parks Conservation Association
npca.org

  • Intention:
    • Protect and enhance America's national parks.
    • Advocate for park funding and sound policies.
    • Engage citizens in park conservation efforts.

National Wildlife Federation
nwf.org

  • Intention:
    • Unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive.
    • Protect and restore wildlife habitats.
    • Educate and inspire people to protect wildlife.

Natural Areas Association
naturalareas.org

  • Intention:
    • Conserve natural areas and biodiversity through science-based management.
    • Provide professional development for land managers and conservationists.
    • Foster collaboration to protect natural ecosystems.

Natural Resources Defense Council
nrdc.org

  • Intention:
    • Protect the earth's natural resources and public health.
    • Advocate for sustainable policies and practices globally.
    • Address climate change through science and legal action.

New England Wilderness Trust
newildernesstrust.org

  • Intention:
    • Protect and steward forever-wild landscapes in New England.
    • Promote ecological resilience and biodiversity.
    • Engage communities in wilderness conservation.

Ocean Foundation
oceanfdn.org

  • Intention:
    • Support initiatives that conserve marine habitats and protect species of concern.
    • Build the capacity of the marine conservation community.
    • Expand ocean literacy and awareness.

Organic Farmers Association
organicfarmersassociation.org

  • Intention:
    • Advocate for policies that benefit organic farmers.
    • Strengthen and support the capacity of organic farmers and farm organizations.
    • Support collaboration and leadership among state, regional, and national organic farmer organizations.

Our Climate
ourclimate.us

  • Intention:
    • Empower young leaders to advocate for equitable climate policies.
    • Promote science-based solutions to achieve climate justice.
    • Engage and educate communities on the importance of climate action.

People vs. Fossil Fuels
peoplevsfossilfuels.org

  • Intention:
    • End fossil fuel extraction and infrastructure expansion.
    • Promote a just transition to renewable energy.
    • Mobilize mass action to demand climate justice.

Permaculture Institute
permaculture.org

  • Intention:
    • Provide comprehensive permaculture education and training.
    • Support the development of sustainable and resilient communities.
    • Advance ecological design principles globally.

Pesticide Action Network
panna.org

  • Intention:
    • Eliminate the use of hazardous pesticides.
    • Promote sustainable and equitable food systems.
    • Advocate for policies that protect health and the environment.

Pheasants Forever
pheasantsforever.org

  • Intention:
    • Enhance wildlife habitat to support healthy pheasant and quail populations.
    • Provide public access to quality hunting and outdoor recreation areas.
    • Educate and engage communities in conservation efforts.

Pollinator Partnership
pollinator.org

  • Intention:
    • Promote the health of pollinators critical to food and ecosystems.
    • Advance conservation efforts through research and education.
    • Engage diverse stakeholders to drive sustainable action for pollinator protection.

Protect Our Winters
protectourwinters.org

  • Intention:
    • Advocate for policies reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
    • Educate outdoor enthusiasts on climate change impacts.
    • Mobilize the Outdoor State™ for climate action.

Regeneration International
regenerationinternational.org

  • Intention:
    • Promote regenerative agriculture to restore climate stability.
    • End world hunger through sustainable farming practices.
    • Rebuild social, ecological, and economic systems.

Regenerative Agriculture Foundation
regenerativeagriculturefoundation.org

  • Intention:
    • Foster economic, policy, and knowledge conditions that support land stewardship.
    • Provide climate solutions and protect freshwater and oceans.
    • Advance racial equity and a just economy.

Regenerative Organic Alliance
regenorganic.org

  • Intention:
    • Promote regenerative organic farming to restore ecosystems and combat climate change.
    • Ensure fair treatment and wages for farmers and workers.
    • Enhance animal welfare standards in agricultural practices.

Resources for the Future
rff.org

  • Intention:
    • Conduct economic research on environmental and natural resource issues.
    • Inform policies for sustainable environmental management.
    • Promote evidence-based solutions to climate and energy challenges.

Rodale Institute
rodaleinstitute.org

  • Intention:
    • Advance organic farming practices through scientific research.
    • Educate farmers and the public on the benefits of regenerative agriculture.
    • Influence agricultural policies to support sustainable farming systems.

Savory Institute
savory.global

  • Intention:
    • Restore grasslands to combat desertification and climate change.
    • Promote sustainable livestock management through holistic planned grazing.
    • Support rural communities by enhancing land productivity and resilience.

Scenic America
scenic.org

  • Intention:
    • Preserve and enhance community character.
    • Protect parks and open spaces.
    • Promote scenic byways and reduce visual pollution.

Scientific American
scientificamerican.com

  • Intention:
    • Deliver accurate and engaging scientific content to the public.
    • Promote understanding of science and its societal impacts.
    • Foster informed discussions on science-related policy issues.

Seed Savers Exchange
seedsavers.org

  • Intention:
    • Preserve and share heirloom seeds and plant varieties.
    • Promote agricultural biodiversity and sustainability.
    • Educate the public on seed saving and heritage plants.

Sierra Club
sierraclub.org

  • Intention:
    • Explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth.
    • Promote responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources.
    • Educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the environment.

Solutions Project
thesolutionsproject.org

  • Intention:
    • Accelerate the transition to 100% clean, renewable energy.
    • Support community-led climate solutions.
    • Promote equitable and inclusive environmental progress.

Student Conservation Association
thesca.org

  • Intention:
    • Develop conservation leaders through immersive service experiences.
    • Protect and restore national parks, forests, and urban green spaces.
    • Promote environmental stewardship among youth and communities.

Surfrider Foundation
surfrider.org

  • Intention:
    • Protect and enjoy the world's ocean, waves, and beaches.
    • Advocate for coastal preservation and clean water.
    • Engage communities in coastal stewardship.

Wilderness Society
wilderness.org

  • Intention:
    • Protect wilderness and inspire Americans to care for wild places.
    • Advocate for conservation policies and public land protection.
    • Promote equitable access to nature for all communities.

This Is Zero Hour
thisiszerohour.org

  • Intention:
    • Center the voices of diverse youth in climate and environmental justice conversations.
    • Provide entry points, training, and resources for new young activists.
    • Organize movements to protect rights and access to natural resources.

Trust for Public Land
tpl.org

  • Intention:
    • Create parks and protect land for public use.
    • Ensure equitable access to the outdoors for all.
    • Promote community health through nature conservation.

US Climate Action Network
usclimatenetwork.org

  • Intention:
    • Promote equitable climate policies and actions.
    • Enhance collaboration among diverse climate organizations.
    • Achieve and exceed Paris Climate Agreement targets.

US Public Interest Research Group
uspirg.org

  • Intention:
    • Advocate for the public interest on consumer issues.
    • Promote environmental protection and public health.
    • Encourage civic engagement and democratic participation.

Vital Ground Foundation
vitalground.org

  • Intention:
    • Protect and restore grizzly bear habitats in North America.
    • Promote connectivity between wildlife populations.
    • Collaborate with communities for conservation solutions.

Western Environmental Law Center
westerlaw.org

  • Intention:
    • Protect and restore the western U.S. environment through legal advocacy.
    • Promote climate action and conservation of public lands.
    • Defend wildlife and ecosystems.

WildEarth Guardians
wildearthguardians.org

  • Intention:
    • Protect and restore wildlife, wild places, and wild rivers.
    • Advocate for the health of the American West.
    • Promote coexistence between people and nature.

Wildlands Conservancy
wildlandsconservancy.org

  • Intention:
    • Preserve and restore natural landscapes for public enjoyment and ecological health.
    • Provide free outdoor education programs to underserved youth.
    • Support California's 30x30 initiative by protecting significant land areas.

Wildlands Conservation
wildlandsconservation.org

  • Intention:
    • Protect and manage natural habitats in Florida and the Southeast.
    • Provide environmental education and outreach.
    • Conduct research to inform conservation strategies.

Wildlands Network
wildlandsnetwork.org

  • Intention:
    • Establish and maintain wildlife corridors to promote biodiversity.
    • Advocate for policies that support habitat connectivity.
    • Engage communities in conservation efforts to protect wildlands.

Wildlife Society
wildlife.org

  • Intention:
    • Advance science-based wildlife management and conservation.
    • Promote professional development and ethical standards.
    • Facilitate collaboration among wildlife professionals.

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